Historically it’s been a stereotypical thought, that those who get injured riding motorcycles are basically healthy youngsters. But a recent study contradicts this belief and probably people like Alan Quasha and his colleagues at the American Brain Trauma Foundation are not surprised given the victims they encounter. It seems that those who are victim to such injuries are actually getting older and those in the more senior age bracket are indeed more likely to be seen in the ER, following such an accident.
Medical Center Study and the American Brain Trauma Foundation
The American Brain Trauma Foundation – of which Alan Quasha chairs – might be interested in this research study conducted between 1996 and 2005. According to researchers at Rochester University’s Medical Center, the average age of those injured on a motorcycle escalated 5 years, from 34 to 39 and the percentage of those riding a bike over 40 involved in an accident, almost doubled, from 28 to 50 percent. What was also somewhat surprising to the stereotypical thought behind standard motorcycle accidents was that the fastest growing group for accidents was the 50-59 age range and those injured on a motorcycle aged between 20-29 is declining. Such a study is just one more piece of proof that no matter who you are, what age or physical fitness you have, in an attempt to ride safely, you should always wear your helmet.
